Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Where do US intelligence and the GOP stand on Russia?
The CIA says Russia meddled in the US election to help Donald Trump win. The FBI was reluctant to agree with the CIA on Russia’s motives. With Donald Trump cozying up to Russia, the Republican Party is split.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe CIA says Russia meddled in the US election to help Donald Trump win. Trump rebuked the CIA’s report and challenged the agency’s credibility; and the FBI was reluctant to agree with the CIA on Russia’s motives.
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